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1art
\ˈärt, ərt\
Definition of ART
archaic present 2d singular of be
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Origin of ART
Middle English, from Old English eart; akin to Old Norse est, ert (thou) art, Old English is is
2art
noun \ˈärt\
: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings
: works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings
: the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
Full Definition of ART
1
: skill acquired by experience, study, or observation <the art of making friends>
2
a : a branch of learning: (1) : one of the humanities (2) plural : liberal arts b archaic : learning, scholarship
3
: an occupation requiring knowledge or skill <the art of organ building>
4
a : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects; also : works so produced b (1) : fine arts (2) : one of the fine arts (3) : a graphic art
5
a archaic : a skillful plan b : the quality or state of being artful
6
: decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter
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Origin of ART
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin art-, ars — more at arm
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to ART
- Synonyms
- craft, handcraft, handicraft, trade
- Antonyms
- artlessness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness
Synonym Discussion of ART
art, skill, cunning, artifice, craft mean the faculty of executing well what one has devised. art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power <the art of choosing the right word>. skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency <the skill of a glassblower>. cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing <a mystery plotted with great cunning>. artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature <believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice>. craft may imply expertness in workmanship <the craft of a master goldsmith>.
3art
adjective
Definition of ART
: produced as an artistic effort or for decorative purposes <an art film> <art dolls> <art music>
First Known Use of ART
1868
4art
abbreviation
Definition of ART
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article
2
artificial
3
artillery
ART[1] Defined for Kids
art
noun \ˈärt\
Definition of ART for Kids
1
: works (as pictures, poems, or songs) made through use of the imagination and creative skills by artists <the art of the Renaissance>
2
: the methods and skills used for creative visual works (as painting, sculpting, and drawing) <a teacher of art>
3
: an activity (as painting, music, or writing) whose purpose is making things that are beautiful to look at, listen to, or read <the performing arts>
4
: skill that comes through experience or study <the art of making friends>
5
: an activity that requires skill <Cooking is an art.>
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